Ego, or something like it

I privatized my blog to "by-invite-only" status. Thus, I had to send out some invites to a few friends. I don't think that I'm being egocentric with this; I actually don't believe that many of the people I invited to be able to read my stuff actually will. However, for those that have stopped by my site once or twice, and now find themselves locked out, I wanted to extend a warm welcome. In addition, most people who would otherwise stop by and peek at your stuff from time to time tend not to write you to ask for a reader invite.

So why do I feel bad for sending out those invites? Am I a fuckin' megalomaniac?

I don't really understand this. It isn't like we all don't surf the web and browse people's sites. Otherwise, what in the hell is the 'book all about? Isn't the whole social networking experience fueled by ego (especially friend whoredom)? But, it makes people look too dependent, I suppose, or their life too boring, for them to ask you for an invite. Or, they don't think you're all that great, and they don't want to give you the mistaken impression that they do (ego, again).

And, it makes you look desperate for attention if you send it to them. Or something.

Eh...

For those of you reading this, thanks for stopping by. I invited you because you're my friend, and I like sharing my views and things I find interesting with like-minded people. Since Amber and I are moving soon, I think this serves as a good way to keep in touch, too. Till next time...